tracked leader, led 4th, clear 6th until approaching 8th, came clear again 4 out, steadied into last, idled closing stages, in command and always doing enough
3 13:45 Exeter 01 Jan 2012
Royal Castle Hotel Beginners' Chase (Class 4) (5YO plus)
2m 3f 110y Soft (Good to Soft in places)
close up in 4th, pushed along after 8th, ridden to go 2nd 3 out, kept on as winner idled closing stages, always held
3 7
6 Stolen Thunder
7 11-0 -
led unil 4th, chased winner after, ridden and no impression when weakened to 3rd 3 out
chased leading pair, weakened after 11th
chased leadrs, dropped to rear 6th, never on terms after
held up in 5th, headway approaching 5th, went 3rd before 4 out, no impression when mistake 4 out, weakened soon after
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £56.01 (5, 2) |
| Win | £3.80 (5) |
| Place | £1.20 (5), £8.30 (2) |
| Swinger | £7.90 (5, 2), £15.20 (2, 6), £2.80 (5, 6) |
| Exacta | £255.10 (5, 2) |